Gqom musician Mampintsha Mampintsha, who was Babes Wodumo’s husband, has passed away.

The 40-year-old, whose real name is Mandla Maphumulo, was reportedly admitted to King Edward Hospital in Durban, according to a statement from the record company Afrotainment on Wednesday.

On Saturday morning, the 40-year-old celebrity passed away.

The information about Mampintshas death was confirmed by Sbu Ncube, manager of West Ink Records.

 

 

 

 
The artist’s management issued a statement in which it stated that specifics of his demise could not be disclosed to the public and that information regarding his funeral and memorial services would be released when it was appropriate.

The Big Nuz star was being treated after suffering a stroke a week ago.

This came after the celebrity, who became well-known as a member of the band Big Nuz, experienced a mild stroke. It further mentioned that medics were watching over the musician.

The musician is receiving numerous condolences.

A producer and musician who belonged to the Big Nuz band, Mampintsha also played music.

His hospitalization was confirmed in a statement released by Afrotainment on Thursday. He was taken into the Durban Durdoc Hospital.

The news of his passing was confirmed by a source close to Mampintsha’s wife, Bongekile Simelane, also known as Babes Wodumo.

Mampintsha was a producer and musician who played in the Big Nuz band with the late Sbusiso “R Mashesha” Khoma and Mzi “Danger” Tshomela. In 2002, he established the well-known kwaito group.

He was well known for his popular songs like Ngeke and Joburg. They have seven albums that they had jointly released with the group. The band just made a comeback and intended to honor the late R Mashesha with the album’s title.

Sponge is the name given to the child born to Mampintsha and Babes, true name Bongekile Simelane.

The couple wed a year ago, and their wedding was featured in both the reality TV program Uthando Lodumo and a Showmax special.